Over 2,000 people take part in the Aware Christmas Run every year to raise funds for depression support, education and information services. Last year over €60,000 was raised to help maintain and develop Aware’s vital services which thousands of people across Ireland benefit from each year. A massive thank you to all our regular participants and a warm welcome to all of our first-timers for 2014!

Don’t miss out on the fun this year: The Aware Christmas Run on Saturday the 13th of December is a great way to raise money (through participation, sponsorship cards or online donations) for an important issue, get together with friends, colleagues or family and have some fun before Christmas! The Aware team will be there to cheer you on all the way. If you need any specific information on registration please email christmasrun@aware.ie or call us 01 2374925.

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Hi Wendy,
This should be possible as the 5K is one lap, starts and finishes in the same place and the 10K is 2 laps. The kids should be able to meet their Dad at the finish line of the 5K while you continue to do a second lap. Please refer to our route map Aware.ie

The Aware 2010 run is the very first run I ever done (it had to be postponed due to very very heavy snow) and ever since I’ve been bitten by the running bug. Is there a medal or t-shirt for the finishers? I’m looking at promoting the run in work, do you have posters you can email or pop in the post for me to use? Thanks Shane

Hi Ciara,
No, participants fundraise by choice Ciara. If you pay the registration fee, you are still helping Aware raise funds and that is all that is required to join The Christmas Run. See you there!

Hi Derek,
Yes, you both need to register to take part in the Aware Christmas Run. You can decide to walk on the day if you like. We have a few walkers taking part, however the majority of people will run the 5K or 10K. Thank you for your support!Good luck.

This is fine Clare. Please note your time is set to record a 10K.If you need a correct time recorded please ask for a new race number on the day at the late registration area. Thanks for supporting Aware.

Hi Karen,
Race numbers are still being posted today and tomorrow. If you don’t receive one by Thursday you can contact fundraising@aware.ie or pick up a race number on the day at the registration tent before 10am. Thanks for your support!

Hi, I need to change from a 10km run to a 5km run, can you help me do that. I have a chest infection and don’t think i’ll make it through the 10km. i’m registered so if you can tell me how to change. thanks